Rudolph W. Giuliani
Rudolph W. Giuliani: Honors and Distinctions
A selected record of public distinctions, civic honors, and institutional recognition.
This page presents a selected public record of distinctions associated with Rudolph W. Giuliani. For broader context, see the Biography.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The nation’s highest civilian honor, presented in recognition of distinguished contributions to public service and national leadership.
Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Honorary knighthood conferred in recognition of leadership after September 11.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
National honor recognizing civic leadership, public service, and enduring contribution to the American record.
International Commendation
Commendation from the Criminal Affairs Bureau, National Police Agency of Japan
Commendation reflecting international respect for Giuliani’s law-enforcement and public-safety record.
Italian State Honor
Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana
Recorded at the Grande Ufficiale and Cavaliere di Gran Croce ranks within the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Medal for Heroism
State decoration associated with heroism and public leadership recognized by the Czech Republic.
Atlantic Distinction
Margaret Thatcher Medal of Freedom
Presented in a setting closely associated with transatlantic leadership, public resolve, and the values embodied by Margaret Thatcher.
Leadership Honor
Ronald Reagan Freedom Award
Presented in recognition of public leadership in a national moment of consequence.
Dole Leadership Prize
Named the inaugural recipient of the Dole Leadership Prize for leadership in public life.
U.S. Senator John Heinz Award for Outstanding Public Service
National public-service honor within the Jefferson Awards framework.
Intrepid Freedom Award
Presented on board Intrepid in recognition of leadership and public service.
Golden Plate Award
Recognition from the American Academy of Achievement for leadership and public impact.
Hon. Edwin Meese III Award
Award associated with upholding the rule of law.
Public Service Hero Award
Honor recognizing public leadership in the September 11 era and after.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime achievement recognition in a homeland security and public safety context.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Separate lifetime achievement distinction recognizing public leadership and service to New York.
Columbia Award
Presented in connection with freedom, leadership, and responsible government.
Cultural Honor
Gold Medal / Honorary Gold Medal
Special honorary gold medal associated with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute and the broader civic and cultural record surrounding Giuliani’s public service.
Gold Medal Award
Civic distinction recognizing contributions to New York City.
Fiorello H. LaGuardia Award
Presented at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia Award Benefit in recognition of civic leadership and service to New York.
Fiorello LaGuardia Public Service Award
Public service award associated with valor and leadership in a time of global crisis.
Eugene J. Keogh Distinguished Public Service Award
Recognition honoring a demonstrated record of distinguished public service.
Key to Miami-Dade County
Ceremonial key presented during an official mayoral meeting in Miami-Dade County.
DAR Medal of Honor
Listed in the public record as a prior recipient of the DAR Medal of Honor.
AmeriCares Giving Award
Recognition associated with charitable and public-spirited service.
Humanitarians With Heart Award
Honored at the Heart of the Hamptons benefit.
NIAF Special Achievement Award for Public Service
Presented in recognition of public service and leadership.
Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence
Leadership recognition associated with Leadership 100 and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Editorial Recognition
TIME Person of the Year
Editorial recognition naming Giuliani TIME’s Person of the Year in a defining national moment.
Deutscher Medienpreis
Presented as the German Media Award in recognition of public leadership.
Honorary Doctor of Public Administration
Honorary doctorate conferred by The Citadel.
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Honorary doctor of laws degree conferred during commencement at the Blue Cross Arena.
Honorary Degree
Honorary degree conferred by Georgetown University.